{"product_id":"reaching-and-teaching-children-who-susan-craig-9781557669742","title":"Reaching and Teaching Children Who Hurt: Strategies for Your Classroom","description":"\u003cp\u003eEach year hundreds of thousands of children in the United States experience trauma--such as abuse, neglect, or community violence--that creates tough obstacles to academic achievement and social success. Now there's a practical, strategy-filled book that shows educators how to reach and teach students exposed to trauma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough clear and readable explanations of current research and enlightening vignettes, educators will understand how violence and other forms of trauma affect the key elements of a child's school and social success, including behavior, attention, memory, and language. Then they'll find dozens of simple, creative ideas--easy to use in any classroom, on any budget--that show them how to\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eadapt instruction\u003c\/b\u003e to address the learning characteristics of children exposed to trauma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehelp students develop the most important \u003cb\u003eskills they need to succeed\u003c\/b\u003e in school\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003euse \u003cb\u003epositive behavior supports\u003c\/b\u003e so children can stay calm and focused on learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebuild meaningful, appropriate, and \u003cb\u003esupportive teacher-student relationships\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eencourage \u003cb\u003epositive peer relationships\u003c\/b\u003e through cooperative games, group projects, and buddy systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprovide \u003cb\u003epredictable routines\u003c\/b\u003e that instill a sense of safety and control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eavoid burnout\u003c\/b\u003e and reduce the effects of \"compassion fatigue\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eintegrate a trauma-sensitive perspective \u003cb\u003eacross an entire school\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, realistic sample scenarios demonstrate how teachers can make the strategies work in their classroom, and challenging \u003ci\u003eWhat Would You Do?\u003c\/i\u003e quizzes sharpen educators' instincts so they can respond skillfully in difficult situations. With this timely, much-needed guidebook, education professionals will create supportive classrooms and schools that meet the complex learning needs of children who hurt--and help the most vulnerable students build resilience and hope. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Susan Craig\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1557669740\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781557669742\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Brookes Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/01\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.70h x 5.90w x 0.60d","brand":"Susan Craig","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44047508209919,"sku":"9781557669742","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_be26b10f-d9d7-4fef-be72-7e045622df8c.jpg?v=1684990614","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/reaching-and-teaching-children-who-susan-craig-9781557669742","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}